The art program at King Elementary is designed to meet the needs of students in grades kindergarten through fifth. Instruction is modified to accommodate the needs and ability levels of all students that participate in art activities.

The art standards addressed at King emphasize the basic components of visual arts and recognize and use the arts as a form of communication by relating the visual arts to history and culture. By providing lessons that foster the knowledge of materials and techniques in a "hands on" program and by relating the visual arts to other disciplines, students learn to access the art world, past and present. This enables the students to better understand their own world while developing the imagination necessary to perceive a productive vision for the future.

In addition to after school art classes provided each semester, King students participate in several major art contests held in the Colorado Springs area. Each student will have his/her art displayed in the King art show. Student art is continually on display in our hallways and front bulletin boards. Once a year, a guest artist conducts art classes or visits the art room as a guest speaker.

Research has shown that passive listening to music affects human intelligence. However, the strongest effects of music are to be found in active participation in music making. Students at King Elementary experience musical instruction that meets and strives to exceed district, state and national standards.

There are vocal activities throughout the year.   In addition to vocal activities, King Elementary offers string classes twice a week during the school day. These classes are open to all fourth and fifth grade students. Classes for brass, woodwind and percussion instruments are available to fifth grade students twice weekly during school hours.

The King Elementary physical education program emphasizes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of each child through games, sports, activities and exercises. While the children participate in fun and vigorous games and sports, they improve their cardiovascular fitness, muscle endurance and flexibility. They also  develop efficient gross motor movement patterns.  Children learn about basic body mechanics, readiness for movement activities, rules for games and sports, as they develop a positive attitude conducive to teamwork and sportsmanship.

For students who enjoy the vigorous physical activity of gym class, King Elementary offers a before school "Sports Challenge" program Monday through Thursday during the school year. Students participate in a variety of sports including soccer, volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, team handball, and softball.